Mr. Jimmy
Thank you for touching my life, being such a good watchman in our neighborhood. I reflect the times as you drive by my home riding in your golf cart with your american flag waving as you represent what being  an soldier meant to you, I honor you! You would stop in front of my home and pick up my grandson  as you patrolled the neighborhood clock work every evening.  Not to forget the support you gave me  and my family when I needed to figure out how to  fix  minor things on our vehicles, you were always there like the way my  father would be. Not forgetting the many stories of all the classic cars that would turn heads as you and Ms. Freida would pull into car shows or just ride down the street. I never stop asking you if and when you gave a car away could I please take it off your hands , you always smiled .  I loved to observe you working in your workshop early noons til  evenings as I passed by  coming from work , when I seen that light on, I knew you were perfecting what you enjoyed most (working on cars).
I always said once I retired like you and Ms. Freida I looked forward to joining you both sitting on the  porch  early morning and afternoon s sitting and drinking  coffee and sharing life's memories, I am very sad that I missed the opportunity. More so I am so sorry that I should have lived  for today, called to check on you and Ms Freida more often,  I didn't know but God did and he said we should focus on one day at a time , tomorrow may not come.
I miss you more Mr. Jimmy knowing that I could not say good bye.  I will check on Ms Freida while there is time. I pray for peace in only God knows the details of why.  
Thank you  Mr. Jimmy for sharing your life in a special way with me and my family, you are remembered always, 

Sincerely,  
Love, Lisa, 
Casio, Adre Cameron and Caden

 I knew James when  I was only 10 years old. I played with  his sister Linda And James , we went to  the same church, and years later I married his brother Billy Drake and my brother ROY Morris married his sister Linda, James was a find  man , and loved my  many . . He will be miss. 

I will never forget the times spent at your home as a child...they were always good times!!!! You are missed dearly...Rest in Peace Mr. Jim.

Going to miss sitting on the porch laughing with you. Im going to miss you brother inlaw. Fly High

Condolences and prayers for this wonderful family we met Uncle Dink as he let me call him some years ago he was such a sweet caring man and a true friend to us both he will be dearly missed love you uncle Dink god gained a beautiful angel 

i remember always seeing him and Freda sitting on there porch and visiting  with them those were great times. they are the best  folks you would ever want to meet Mr Jim you will dearly be missed

I love and will miss you Uncle Jimmy.    

Jim was a good friend and a very nice person. He will be dearly missed.

You will be missed dearly. But one thing is for sure you will never be forgotten. We will miss seeing you every weekend. God gained a wonderful angel. May God Bless the families. Much Love ,hugs and prayers.

James was such a nice man. Worked with him for many years at Phoenix Printing. He will be missed.

Ken, I am so sorry about your brother. You & Mary are in my prayers.

We love and miss you dearly uncle dink.  Gone but never forgotten ❤

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James Christopher Drake

October 5, 1944 – January 9, 2020

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